Origin
Fort Edward, NY
Evening in Fort Edward on Friday
Local time
6:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Edward, NY to Hartford, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Edward, NY
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Hartford, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Edward, NY to Hartford, NY covers 13.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 196, Burgoyne Avenue, State Highway 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on State Highway 196. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 13.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 196 and Burgoyne Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.3 miles on State Highway 196.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 196 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 196 and Burgoyne Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CR 37 / Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 37 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 37 / Burgoyne Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (NY 196 / State Route 196): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 37 / Maple Avenue
Turn right onto CR 37 / Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 37 / Burgoyne Avenue
Turn left onto CR 37 / Burgoyne Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 196 / State Route 196
Turn right onto NY 196 / State Route 196
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 40 / State Highway 40
At end of road, turn left onto NY 40 / State Highway 40
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 23A / East Street
Turn left onto CR 23A / East Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 196 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Burgoyne Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 40 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Route 196 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Christian Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 196
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Edward, NY and Hartford, NY.
1
Start on US 4; NY 197
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto CR 37
341 ft
·
10 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 37
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 196
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 196
5
Continue on NY 196
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 196
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 40
7
Turn left onto CR 23A
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Street
8
Turn slight left onto Christian Hill Road
130 ft
·
4 sec
·
Christian Hill Road
9
Arrive at destination
Christian Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hartford, NY
Evening in Hartford on Friday
Local time
6:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Edward, NY to Hartford, NY covers 13.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 196, Burgoyne Avenue, State Highway 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Fort Edward, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CR 37 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 37 / Burgoyne Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (NY 196 / State Route 196): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Edward, NY to Hartford, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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